2010 Honda Ridgeline changed 4 quarts... so simple
4 quarts of Texas Refinery ATF
Runs and shifts great for 343,000
4 quarts of Texas Refinery ATF
Runs and shifts great for 343,000
I know it's only one of three but what do you think so far? Very interested in this ATF2013 Acura RDX, 85,500 miles.
Out: 3.4 quarts OEM DW-1
In: 3.4 quarts HPL Green ATF
First of 3 planned drain and fills.
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Did the remaining two drain and fills after posting. So far, so good. It definitely shifts differently, and in my opinion, it’s better. The previous fluid had been in for 35k miles and was still cherry red, but there’s always been a weird 2-3 shift and sometimes awkward downshift in this trans. The awkward downshift is still there, but the upshifts are much better. HPL makes an excellent product and I have no doubt that this fluid will hold up better over time than the OE DW-1.I know it's only one of three but what do you think so far? Very interested in this ATF
Good to know thank you. Yeah that weird down shift could possibly be related to programming, have experienced so many modern transmissions that have funky shifting patterns.Did the remaining two drain and fills after posting. So far, so good. It definitely shifts differently, and in my opinion, it’s better. The previous fluid had been in for 35k miles and was still cherry red, but there’s always been a weird 2-3 shift and sometimes awkward downshift in this trans. The awkward downshift is still there, but the upshifts are much better. HPL makes an excellent product and I have no doubt that this fluid will hold up better over time than the OE DW-1.
On a separate note, you need like a 24” funnel to comfortably reach the fill hole. It's an inconvenient location, to say the least.
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Comment on the pan: you mean non ferrous material ?98 Ranger, 3.0L 2WD, 249K
Out - unknown fluid of Mercon V persuasion
In - Castrol Transmax Mercon V
Yes, I know I could have gotten away with MaxLife or Transmax Universal. But with officially licensed Ford ATF, why? Also changed the filter, used a Motorcraft filter kit. I did overfill by 1 pint, but I broke my Topsider.
Fluid was dark red on the dipstick and coming out. Pan had a layer of friction sludge though.
Does your matrix call for GL4 in the gearbox?2005 Toyota Matrix, manual trans
156k miles
About 5.5k OCI
Out: Liquimoly 75w90
In: 2 qts Supertech 80w90
Replaced right driveshaft and seal
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GL4 or 5Does your matrix call for GL4 in the gearbox?
Yep. It still shifts fine for 250K. No slip or flare.Comment on the pan: you mean non ferrous material ?
Perhaps check your level. I usually get under 3.5 quarts. How do you like the MaxLife?2015 Honda Odyssey 58k
About 17k from last drain and fill done at the dealership.
Out- Honda F? Approx 4qt
In- Valvoline max life new washer.
Yea It was a right at 3.5. I was looking at the drain pan while it was finishing when I made the post. But measured it after words and it was right at 3.5. Other than driving it around the block not really sure yet. About to take a 1500 round trip through the mountains this weekend so I’ll get back with you.Perhaps check your level. I usually get under 3.5 quarts. How do you like the MaxLife?
I like to add a little Lubegard Red to the swill.